 | Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Caberets and Toy Shows
There are a variety of events this weekend in or near the Berkshires including an old toy show, a Queering Perspective Festival, Valentine's Day themed events, and more.
Editor's Pick
Queering Perspectives Festival
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Williamstown
Dates: Feb. 9, 10, |
| YMCA Removing Services From North Adams Facility
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire YMCA branch posted on its website on Thursday that they plan to remove services and programming from the Northern Berkshire branch facility, effective March 29, 2024.
According to the statement:
"Our removal of services from this branch stems from |
| Vermont Police Identify Victim in Pownal Stabbing
POWNAL, Vt. — State Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in Pownal that occurred on Tuesday.
The victim was identified as Casey Gras, 36, of Bennington.
An autopsy at the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington on Wednesday determined the cause of death was multiple stab |
| Softball, Baseball Winter Vacation Camps Offered
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Infield Berkshire Baseball Academy is offering winter vacation day camps for baseball and softball players aged 8 to 12.
The baseball camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 19 and 20. The softball camp is 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 21 and 22.
The cost is $50 per day.
The camp |
 | Charter School Basketball Team Shows Improvement in Senior Day Loss
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Eathan Joseph had a double-double Wednesday for the Eagle Hill basketball team in a 60-45 win over Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter.
Joseph scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked a couple of shots for Eagle Hill, which used a 26-6 third quarter to break open a five-point |
| North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock Closure
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration.
The Finance & Facilities subcommittee is recommending closing the deteriorating building that is set to be replaced by a new school in |
| MCLA Receives American Institute of Physics Grant
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced it has received $110,351 from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Foundation through its TEAM-UP Together Expanding Expertise, Championing Excellence & Leadership (TUT EXCEL) program.
Over the next two years, this funding will advance |
 | School Subcommittee Recommends Closure of Greylock School
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The schools' Facilities and Finance subcommittee is recommending that Greylock School close at the end of this school year.
School officials say a number of factors are being considered in accelerating the closing — declining enrollment, the building's physical condition and, not least of |
 | SVMC's Wellness Connection: Feb. 2
February 2, 2024
ExpressCare v. The Emergency Department
SVMC's new patient waiting area in the Kendall Emergency Department opened in October 2023
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Medical emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. While it’s not always easy to figure out if an injury or illness warrants a trip to the emergency room, the key to making the right choice for care is understanding the difference between the severity of health issues that are treated by a same-day clinic versus in the Emergency Department.
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Vacation Tips from SVMC's Travel Clinic Expert
Nothing can derail a well-planned vacation quite like an illness. Marie George, MD, FIDSA, who runs a travel clinic through SVMC’s Department of Infectious Disease, shares her top tips for staying healthy abroad.
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The Heartbreaking Cost of Solitude
According to The Journal of the American Heart Association, loneliness correlates to a nearly 30% increase in the risk of heart disease—the same as smoking. Read More
In the Know on Diabetes Medication
While new medications may make it possible to live life insulin-free, Carolyn Goodwin, FNP-BC, CDE, informs us of the risks and realities that make them not right for everyone. Read More
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